Unit Rates

What is a unit rate?

• A comparison of two quantities with different units

• A rate where the second amount is 1

• A rate that can only be found in math books

• A special price for buying in bulk

How do you find a unit rate?

• Multiply the two quantities

• Add the two quantities together

• Divide the first quantity by the second quantity

• Subtract the second quantity from the first

Sam typed 60 words in 3 minutes. How many words did he type per minute?

• 20 words per minute

• 30 words per minute

• 10 words per minute

• 15 words per minute

There are 12 tables with 96 chairs in all. How many chairs are there per table?

• 12 chairs per table

• 10 chairs per table

• 6 chairs per table

• 8 chairs per table

Which store has a lower price per pound of peanuts?

• Giovanni's Grocery Store

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• Groceries-to-Go

• Both have the same price